Crunchyroll anime streaming service down after a distributed denial-of-service attack

Crunchyroll, the video streaming service that offers a wide variety of content including anime, Asian films and dramas, has been down due to a DDOS (distributed denial-of-service) attack. According to its Twitter account, the attack is “of the same magnitude that Xbox and PSN experienced.” Crunchyroll.com has had technical difficulties since the very early hours of today (3 am EST). As of now, the web site is gradually returning, though it may sometimes be inaccessible. There has been no mention for the cause of this service, but gamers who are into anime should be thinking if this is Lizard Squad’s doing or if this is just an isolated occurrence. Recently, Crunchyroll launched its app on the Wii U.

Hey guys! We're experiencing some technical difficulties that should be resolved very soon! Thx for your patience! pic.twitter.com/CElwE3zYAd

— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) December 30, 2014

We are still experiencing ongoing difficulties but are working to get your anime back! Thank you for your patience! pic.twitter.com/N5WfaLmdlw

— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) December 30, 2014

Hey guys, we’re under a DDoS of the same magnitude that Xbox and PSN experienced. We're working hard to fix this, thanks for your patience.

— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) December 30, 2014

Even Hime-chan is trying her best to fix this problem for everyone! pic.twitter.com/ge3A2BKJ1s

— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) December 30, 2014

[Source]: @Crunchyroll (Twitter).